In her fourth domestic thriller, Aggie Blum Thompson weaves a complex tapestry of lies, manipulations, and murderous impulses beneath the veneer of suburban perfection. You Deserve to Know pulls readers into the seemingly idyllic world of Nassau Court in East Bethesda, where three families share Friday night dinners, vacation together, and appear to have formed […]
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What Wakes the Bells by Elle Tesch
In Elle Tesch’s mesmerizing debut novel What Wakes the Bells, readers are transported to Vaiwyn, a sentient city where stone breathes, metal weeps, and the ancient legacy of the Strauss family stands between order and chaos. Inspired by Prague legends, this young adult gothic fantasy offers readers a uniquely atmospheric tale of duty, sacrifice, and […]
Cynthia Pelayo’s latest novel, Vanishing Daughters, weaves a spellbinding tapestry of supernatural horror and psychological suspense that captures the essence of Chicago’s most chilling urban legends while exploring themes of grief, feminine vulnerability, and generational trauma. Building on the success of her Bram Stoker Award-winning work, Pelayo crafts a dreamlike narrative that feels both eerily […]
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Book Review: Propaganda Power
Propaganda Power by Byron Owens Genre: Self-Help ISBN: 9798311383691 Print Length: 142 pages Amazon Bookshop Reviewed by Warren Maxwell A necessary toolkit to help you avoid manipulation in today’s information landscape “How do you know what’s real and what’s crafted to manipulate?” The ever-increasing prevalence of AI and an algorithm-driven online environment makes propaganda an […]
Emily Critchley’s “The Undoing of Violet Claybourne” is a masterfully crafted gothic mystery that unfolds like a fever dream across time, transporting readers to the snow-blanketed grounds of Thornleigh Hall in the winter of 1938. This captivating novel explores the dangerous allure of belonging and the devastating consequences of misplaced loyalty, all within the decaying […]
In “The Strawberry Patch Pancake House,” Laurie Gilmore serves up another sweet slice of small-town romance that balances comfort and complexity as skillfully as her chef protagonist balances flavors. This fourth installment in the Dream Harbor series continues to showcase Gilmore’s talent for creating a cozy community filled with quirky characters while exploring deeper themes […]
Lauren Willig’s latest historical mystery, The Girl from Greenwich Street, plunges readers into the frigid winter of 1799 New York City, where the discovery of a young woman’s body in the Manhattan Well sets in motion one of early America’s most sensational murder trials. Based on the true historical case that brought together political rivals […]
Few authors capture horror in the sinew and marrow of history as deftly as Stephen Graham Jones. Known for his visceral, unrelenting narratives (The Only Good Indians, My Heart is a Chainsaw), Jones returns with The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, a chilling historical horror novel that seeps into the mind like a slow-moving plague. This novel […]
Suzanne Collins’ Sunrise on the Reaping marks the fifth entry in The Hunger Games series and the second prequel after The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. This latest installment returns us to the brutal and dystopian world of Panem, unveiling the origins of Haymitch Abernathy—one of the series’ most enigmatic and tragic characters. Taking place […]
T.J. Klune’s The Bones Beneath My Skin is a novel that effortlessly intertwines science fiction, family drama, and queer identity into an emotional and immersive reading experience. The story follows Nate Cartwright, a man on the brink of self-destruction, who stumbles upon Alex and Artemis—a man with a dark past and a child with an […]